Job Description

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JOB-20240819-db742659
Job Title: Social Work Team Manager - Care Leavers Team
Specialism: Care Leavers
Location: Cheshire, UK
Salary: 46.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: Full Time / Part Time
This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Social Work Team Manager to join the Care Leavers Team in Cheshire. This ongoing locum role offers excellent flexibility with full-time or part-time options and a highly competitive hourly rate. You will play a pivotal role in supporting young people aged 16-25 as they transition from care to independent adulthood, while providing strong leadership and strategic direction to your team.
As a locum Team Manager, you will benefit from flexibility, varied experience, and the opportunity to work across partnership networks, all while making a lasting impact on the lives of care leavers.
Perks and benefits:
Full Time / Part Time: Choose hours that suit your lifestyle and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Locum Flexibility: Enjoy autonomy and control over your working arrangements.
Professional Development: Access training and development opportunities to strengthen leadership and management skills.
Networking Opportunities: Work closely with a wide range of partner agencies and professionals.
Varied Experience: Gain exposure to diverse cases and strategic service development work.
What you will do:
Lead, manage, and develop a team of Personal Advisors and Social Workers, providing regular supervision and professional support.
Fulfil statutory duties under the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000, ensuring high-quality services and strong corporate parenting practice.
Oversee and quality-assure complex cases, maintaining high standards and compliance with statutory and local practice requirements.
Work collaboratively with housing, education, health, employment services, and voluntary organisations to deliver effective multi-agency support.
Contribute to service development, using performance data and feedback from young people to drive continuous improvement.
Requirements:
Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
Significant post-qualifying experience within Care Leavers / Leaving Care services.
Proven experience in team management or senior practitioner roles within children's social care.
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding, and corporate parenting responsibilities.
Cheshire offers an excellent quality of life, combining beautiful countryside with vibrant towns and strong community networks. It's an ideal location to enjoy both professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing.
Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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